School libraries go digital

The Destiny Library Manager makes the school library more efficient and effective at supporting active student learning for students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade.

Bill Shrumbshrum@stuttgartdailyleader.com

A new program has been implemented by the Stuttgart School District to expand a vital role of the school library in today's digital learning environment.

The Destiny Library Manager makes the school library more efficient and effective at supporting active student learning for students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade.

"It is virtually the card catalog on the computer," Carol Jo Lambert, media specialist at Stuttgart High School, said. "The books are accessible to all using different types of electronic technology."

Lambert explained that the book title the student is looking for can be found by using personal computers, Kindles, eBooks, iPads and both iOS and Android smartphones.

"Destiny will help students, librarians and educators find, share and use print and digital resources," Lambert said.

Destiny connects students to digital resources for research and eBooks through seamless integration with FollettShelf and with this site, they can read the Follett eBooks 24/7 on the device the students already have, Lambert said.

"Dr. Bryant was instrumental in supporting the purchase of the newer technology for all the libraries within the school system," Lambert said.

Destiny Library Manager makes the library the go-to place where students broaden their knowledge and reinforce their understanding of classroom concepts and Common Core state standards.

"It is easy to understand and maintain," Lambert said. "It builds a successful school library that evolves with the changing educational place."

Library assistant Shrae Carroll said she intends to check out books all summer, which will be available for students.

"I can do it at home and at night," Carroll said. “It is much better than Infocenter, the old management system."

Destiny is the cost-effect resource management solution that helps libraries increase efficiency and effectiveness while supporting the needs of schools and student achievement.

The Destiny LIbrary Manager link will be on the district’s website at www.stuttgartschools.org under each school's media center's page.

For more information contact Lambert at the SHS Media Center at (870) 673-3561 or email clambert@sps.k12.ar.us.